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Topic: Nature

hillock

IPA: /ˈhɪlək/

KK: /ˈhɪlək/

noun

Definition: A small raised area of land, often smaller than a hill.

Example: The children played on the hillock near the river.

hillside

IPA: /ˈhɪl.saɪd/

KK: /ˈhɪlˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: The area or slope of land on the side of a hill, located between the bottom and the top.

Example: The children played on the hillside, enjoying the beautiful view.

hillslope

IPA: /ˈhɪlˌsloʊp/

KK: /ˈhɪlˌsloʊp/

noun

Definition: A sloping area on the side of a hill.

Example: The hikers carefully made their way down the hillslope.

hilltop

IPA: /ˈhɪl.tɒp/

KK: /ˈhɪltɑp/

noun

Definition: The highest point or peak of a hill.

Example: We reached the hilltop just in time to see the sunset.

hilly

IPA: /ˈhɪli/

KK: /ˈhɪli/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a place that has a lot of hills or is characterized by hills.

Example: The hilly landscape made it difficult to ride a bike.

hindwing

IPA: /ˈhɪndˌwɪŋ/

KK: /hɪndwɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A part of an insect's body, specifically the wing located at the back, which is used for flying and is often different in shape or size from the front wing.

Example: The butterfly spread its hindwings to show off its beautiful colors.

hinterland

IPA: /ˈhɪntəˌlænd/

KK: /ˈhɪntərˌlænd/

noun

Definition: An area that is far away from cities and towns, often rural or undeveloped.

Example: The explorers ventured into the hinterland, away from the bustling city.

hirsel

IPA: /ˈhɪr.səl/

KK: /ˈhɪrsl/

noun

Definition: A group or flock of sheep, or a large number of living creatures gathered together.

Example: The farmer led the hirsel of sheep to the pasture for grazing.

hispid

IPA: /ˈhɪspɪd/

KK: /ˈhɪspɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a rough or bristly surface due to stiff hairs or spines.

Example: The hispid plant was difficult to touch because of its prickly texture.

hiss

IPA: /hɪs/

KK: /hɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a sound like a long 's', often used to show disapproval or when steam escapes.

Example: The kettle began to hiss as the water boiled.

noun

Definition: A sharp sound made by forcing air through a narrow opening, often used to show disapproval or annoyance.

Example: The audience responded with a hiss when the actor forgot his lines.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a sharp, sibilant sound like a snake or to express disapproval by making this sound.

Example: The audience hissed at the actor's poor performance.

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